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Recipe Information
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Candied Sweet Potatoes |
| Submitter: |
ladygorb |
| Category: |
Side Dishes |
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| Submitted: |
17 Nov 2005 |
| Updated: |
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317 |
| Rating: |
This recipe is unrated. |
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Description:
U.S. State of North Carolina traditional food - The sweet potato is a native crop in North Carolina grown in the Coastal Plains. American Indians were growing sweet potatoes when Columbus discovered America in 1492. Sweet potatoes have been around since prehistoric times. Some scientists believe that dinosaurs might have eaten these delicious vegetables.
Prep: 15 min - Cook: 60 min |
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Recipe Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (7 to 8 cups)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut up
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Recipe Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F.*
Combine brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl; add potatoes and toss well.
Spread in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Combine orange juice and vanilla extract; pour evenly over potatoes.
Dot potatoes with butter.
Cover and bake 40 minutes.
Remove from oven and stir.
Bake uncovered an additional 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
Makes 7 (1 cup) servings
Tip: Prepare potatoes up to 2-3 hours ahead and reheat before serving.
*If desired, bake in 325°F oven covered for 45 minutes, then uncovered for 15-20 minutes. |
